water seems off colour

I wonder if someone could offer a little advice with this problem. I'm
setting up a new tank for the kids and for the first time I'm putting a
log in the bottom of the tank along with the usual assortment of rocks
and gravel. The shop keeper we bought the tank off advised that we soak
the log in boiling water for a few days until the water is clear, which
we have done, but now the log has been introduced into the tank the
water is going a slight brownish colour.. Is this normal and can we
introduce the fish into the tank or do you think I need to start again
until the water stays clear??

any advice will be greatfully appreciated.

Rob
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> I wonder if someone could offer a little advice with this problem. I'm
> setting up a new tank for the kids and for the first time I'm putting a
> log in the bottom of the tank along with the usual assortment of rocks
> and gravel. The shop keeper we bought the tank off advised that we soak
> the log in boiling water for a few days until the water is clear, which
> we have done, but now the log has been introduced into the tank the
> water is going a slight brownish colour.. Is this normal and can we
> introduce the fish into the tank or do you think I need to start again
> until the water stays clear??
>
> any advice will be greatfully appreciated.
>
> Rob
> --
> Sleeping where no shadows fall

Hi Rob

The water will tend to discolour at first. After a couple of days filtration
it should clear.

E